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1/26/2012
CANCELLED! NO EARLY DISMISSAL OR STUDENT LED CONFERENCES ON JANUARY 26Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Just a reminder that the Student Led Conference scheduled for Thursday, January 26 have been cancelled due to the continuing teacher job action situation.  This means there will be a FULL DAY OF SCHOOL!!
12/15/2011
CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Any parents wishing to assist us in flipping pancakes, or cooking eggs and sausages early Thursday morning (7:30 AM!) on December 15 would be greatly appreciated.  We will start serving breakfast to students, parents and staff shortly after 9:00 AM.
12/14/2011
Christmas Concert - CANCELLED!!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Our sincere apologies but due to the job action situation the Tahayghen Christmas Concert scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 has been
CANCELLED!!
12/14/2011
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 - Holiday Assembly/Christmas Carols/CraftsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please join us on Wednesday, December 14 for a special Holiday Assembly at 1:00.  After the Assembly there will be some Christmas Carols from approximately 1:45 to 2:00.  From 2:00 to 3:00 we invite friends and family into our classrooms for craft making with the students and staff.
12/13/2011
HONOURING OUR HAIDA LANGUAGE ELDERS - Tuesday, December 13Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
There will be a special celebration to honour our Haida Language Elders on Tuesday, December 13 at George M. Dawson School.  The entire school will be walking over to GMD at 1:00 PM.  Our Kindergarten to Grade 3 classes will be singing and dancing with their Tahayghen Taan blankets.  Our students will be walking back to Tahayghen at approximately 2:30 PM.  The entire community has been invited to this special event so please join us there!
12/5/2011
BOOK FAIR - DECEMBER 5-8Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Tahayghen PAC will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, December 5 to Thursday, December 8.
It will be held in the Haida Cultural Room (Rm. 12) and the hours are: NOON to 1:00 PM and 3:00 to 5:30 from Monday to Wednesday; and the final sales session will be on Thursday, December 8 from noon to 1:00 PM.
11/30/2011
WHOOPS - Error on the newsletter!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Whoops - the date for our next cultural performance was incorrectly stated as November 13 on our last newsletter.  The actual date of the performance is November 30!
Our sincere apologies!!
11/14/2011
REMINDER - YES, there is school on MONDAY, NOV. 14Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Just a reminder that there is school on Monday, November 14!
The Non-Instructional Day that was scheduled for this date was cancelled due to the teacher job action.
11/10/2011
REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY - NOV. 10 AT GMDUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please note that the Remembrance Day Assembly will be held at G.M. Dawson Secondary on Thursday, November 10 at 10:45.
Everyone Welcome!
10/31/2011
LUNCH HOUR/DISMISSAL CHANGESUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Effective Monday, October 31, our lunch hour will change to 12:00-12:55, with classes beginning promptly at 1:00 PM.
This means that our dismissal time will also change - Students will be dismissed for the day at 3:00 PM.
10/28/2011
NAANII MARY's 30th CELEBRATION -OCT. 28 at 10:15Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We will be holding a celebration to say howa'a to Naanie Mary Swanson for her 30 years of service with School District No.50.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
9/14/2011
FIRST PAC MEETING - SEPTEMBER 14Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The first Parent Advisory Committee meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 6:30 PM in the staff room.
9/6/2011
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
WELCOME BACK TO TAHAYGHEN AND TAHAYGHEN STRONGSTART!!
The first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year is Tuesday, September 6.  It will be a short day with students arriving for 9:00 AM and then being dismissed at 10:30.  The first full day of school will be Wednesday, September 7.
8/29/2011
REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
If your child will be 'new' to Tahayghen or Tahayghen StrongStart and you haven't pre-registered please come into the school between August 29 and September 2 to register.  You will need your child's birth certificate and health care card.  The office will be open between 9:00 and 12:00 and 1:00 and 4:00.
6/16/2011
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN - Thursday, June 16 at 1:00Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Join us for stories, crafts, and other Kindergarten activities.  Meet your teacher.  Receive a Welcome to Kindergarten bag with magnetic letters and numbers, books, crayons, scissors, paper, glue and projects to do at home.
5/24/2011
KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Pre-registration for Tahayghen's 2011-2012 Kindergarten class will take place from Tuesday, May 24 to Friday, May 27 - from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00.  Please bring your child's birth certificate and health care card to register.  Your child must turn 5 BY December 31, 2011 in order to register for Kindergarten.
5/20/2011
SPORTS FUN DAY - date change to MAY 20Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Our Sports Fun Day date has been changed to Friday, May 20 (instead of May 13).  We will have a bbq at noon followed by fun games and activities for all our students, families, and staff!
5/11/2011
NATIONAL DENIM DAY - MAY 11Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Wear you jeans on Wednesday, May 11 to show your support in the fight against breast cancer.  Our Girl's Leadership Team will be placing pink donation boxes throughout the community.  Please support this great cause by donating any spare change you may have whenever you see the pink boxes!
5/5/2011
TAHAYGHEN'S GOT TALENT - May 5Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Come on out to Tahayghen on Thursday, May 5 to see our talented students (and staff!) showcase their skills.  The performance is set to begin at 1:45.
5/5/2011
MEET & GREET PRINCIPAL CANDIDATES - MAY 5Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
You are invited to come out and "Meet and Greet" the candidates for the principal positions at Tahayghen and G.M.D.  You are all welcome to come to the library at G.M.D. on Thursday, May 5 from 6:30-7:30 PM to meet the candidates - two of which who will be taking over the leadership of your community schools.
4/21/2011
TAHAYGHEN'S ANNUAL POETRY CONTESTUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Submit your poems for Tahayghen's Annual Poetry Contest into the green box in the library by Thursday, April 21.  Winners will receive CASH PRIZES and will also have their poems published in Tahayghen Tales.
4/18/2011
PAC's SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR, APRIL 18-21Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Tahayghen PAC will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, April 18 to Thursday, April 21.  The Book Fair will be in the Haida Cultural room (rm.#12) from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
 
4/15/2011
MUSTACHE DAY - APRIL 15Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Wear your favourite mustache on Mustache Day!!!!
4/11/2011
TIM HAMEL QUARTET "THE COOKERS" - Monday, April 11Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Tim Hamel Quartet "The Cookers" will be playing at Tahayghen on Monday, April 11 at 11:00 AM.
 
Everyone is welcome to attend!
4/8/2011
S.D. #50 ART FAIR AT SK'AADGAA NAAY on APRIL 8Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The School District Art Fair will be hosted at Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary in Skidegate on Friday, April 8 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.  Art projects from all the district schools will be on display - please drop in to have a look!
 
4/6/2011
PUBLIC BUDGET CONSULTATION MEETINGS FOR 2011/2012Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
There will be a public Budget Consultation Meeting for the 2011/2012 school year on:
Wednesday, April 6
7:00 PM at GMD
Please come out to hear what's new and give your input!!
4/1/2011
D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony for Division 3Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
You're invited to the Tahayghen D.A.R.E. Graduation for the students in Division 3.  The ceremony will be on Friday,
April 1 at 1:00 PM in the Primary Gym.
 
3/31/2011
JUSTICE THEATRE on Thursday, March 31Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
There will be a Justice Theatre presentation for our students in Grades 4-7 on Thursday, March 31 at 9:10 AM.
 
3/16/2011
ART IN THE COMMUNITY - change!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Art in the Community will be held on Wednesday for the week of March 14-18, instead of on its usual day of Friday!
3/4/2011
DISTRICT CHESS TOURNAMENT at PORT CLEMENTSUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The District Elementary Chess Tournament will be held at Port Clements Elementary School on Friday, March 4.  The chess matches start at 10:00 AM.
2/23/2011
FEBRUARY 23 IS PINK SHIRT DAY FOR ANTI-BULLYINGUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Wear a pink shirt on Wednesday, February 23 to show your support of this anit-bullying campaign.:)
2/23/2011
BOOK LAUNCH for B is For BasketballUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
"B is for Basketball" is a book by the students and teachers of Haida Gwaii.  The book launch will be on Wednesday, February 23 at 3:30 PM in the Tahayghen Library.  The cost of the book is $20.
2/22/2011
HEALTHY LUNCHES WORKSHOPUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
SORRY - The Healthy Lunches Workshop scheduled for February 22 has been
CANCELLED!
We did not have enough families register.
2/18/2011
DISTRICT ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IS AT TAHAYGHEN ON FEBRUARY 18!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The tournament is scheduled to start at 1:00 and run until approximately 7:00 PM.  Come on out and watch and support our young athletes!
2/8/2011
HAT DAY! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Its HAT DAY on Tuesday, February 8!!  Wear your favourite lid, Stetson, bowler, topper, chapeau, bonnet, toque, fedora, cap, sou'wester, sombrero, headgear, HAT!!!
2/2/2011
STRONGSTART CLOSURE - FEBRUARY 2-4Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please note that the StrongStart program at Tahayghen will be closed from February 2 to February 4.
2/2/2011
BREAKFAST PROGRAM - Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - LAST BREAKFAST IS FRIDAY, JUNE 24Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We have a breakfast program for the students every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15 to 8:55 AM.
- Serving cereals, bagels & cream cheese, waffles, fruit, and beverages.
If any family members are available to help distribute the breakfast please contact the school.
2/1/2011
HOT LUNCH TUESDAYSUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Hot Lunch on Tuesdays continues for February! The menu was sent home January 21 - please make sure the form is returned to ensure your child receives a delicious hot lunch!
1/31/2011
FSA's (Functional Skills Assessments)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The FSA's for Grade 7's will be from January 31 to February 4.  The FSA's for Grade 4's will be from February 14 to February 18.  Please talk to your child's teacher if you would like more information on the FSA's.
1/27/2011
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES, THURSDAY, JAN. 27 - NO SCHOOL IN PM!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Student Led Conferences are happening this Thursday, January 27 - from 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 7:30.  Parents and Guardians of students in Div. 1-3 can drop in anytime during the afternoon or evening sessions.  Parents and Guardians of students in Div. 4 & 5 will receive appointment confirmations on Tuesday, January 25.  If you cannot make your scheduled time please call the school to reschedule.
 
STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON ON THURSDAY!!
12/15/2010
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ART AUCTIONUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We will be holding the annual Christmas Art Auction on Wednesday, December 15 - before and after the Winter Celebration Concert.  All proceeds will go towards the new Tahayghen playground equipment.
12/15/2010
Winter ConcertUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Our annual Winter Concert will be at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 15.  All of our divisions as well as StrongStart will be performing for your enjoyment!  Everyone is welcome to attend.
12/9/2010
TAHAYGHEN'S 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
You are invited to our 40th Anniversary Celebration
on Thursday, December 9 from 1:45 to 2:45.  There will be various displays as well as some dancing by the students.
 
Cake and refreshments will be served!
12/8/2010
PAC MEETING - December 8, 2010Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The next PAC meeting will be on Wednesday, December 8 at 6:00 PM in the staff room.  The first one of the new year will be on Wednesday, January 12 at 6:00 PM in the staff room.
12/7/2010
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM - EVERY TUESDAYUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Our Hot Lunch Program began on November 2 and will continue to December 7 - TUESDAYS ONLY!
A menu went home with the students at the end of October.  Make sure you have filled it out and returned it to the school to ensure you get a hot lunch.  They are DELICIOUS!!
11/22/2010
BREAKFAST PROGRAM BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 22Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We will be starting a Breakfast Program at Tahayghen on Monday, November 22.  It will run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:20-8:50.  Cereals, bagels and cream cheese, fruit and beverages will be provided.  Any family members able to help distribute the breakfast should contact the school.
11/3/2010
KIDS IN MOTIONUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kids in Motion for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students began on November 3 and will continue until December 1.  It is held on Wednesdays from 2:45 to 4:00.  The program involves fun games and exercises that get the heart pumping followed by a healthy snack.
B is for Basketball - Books for SaleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
B is for Basketball books are available to purchase for $20.00 each at Tahayghen Elementary School, Bloom-N-Shoe, and Northern Savings Credit Union.
 
HOT LUNCH TUESDAYS - LAST LUNCH IS TUESDAY, JUNE 21Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Hot Lunch on Tuesdays continues for JUNE! The May menu form was sent home on May 26.  Please return the order form to make sure your child receives a delicious hot lunch!
CHANGES TO SCHOOL CALENDARUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please note that there have been some recent changes to the published school calendar.  The September 29 Fall Meet & Greet, the October 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences, the November 14 Non-Instructional Day, and the January 26 Student Led Conferences have been CANCELLED.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM - STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Breakfast Program runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only from 8:20-8:50AM.  Cereals, bagels, waffles, oatmeal, and beverages are provided to our students.
We hope to continue the program but are VERY short on adult supervision and help in preparing and distributing the breakfast.  Please drop by the school or call us at 250-626-5572 if you would be willing to help out on any or all of the breakfast mornings!
TAHAYGHEN'S TERRY FOX PARTICIPATIONUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Tahayghen students and staff will be participating in fundraising and a walk in support of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope campaign.  During the week of September 19-23 students and staff will be collecting change for "Change for the Cure":  Mondays = pennies; Tuesday = Nickels; Wednesday = Dimes; Thursday = Quarters; and Friday = Loonies.
On Thursday, September 22 at 1:00 the students and staff will also do a mini Terry Fox Run/Walk.
HELP WANTED = NEW PLAYGROUND ASSEMBLYUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
On October 1 and 2 (Saturday and Sunday) Tahayghen's PAC will be putting together the new playground equipment.  Please come out and help make the students' play area fun, safe and adventurous!  Watch for a list of tools need on the MHTV scroll. 
PICTURE DAY - Tahayghen's on Sept. 20 and StrongStart on Sept. 22Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We will be having our picture day next week.  Starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 20 for all of Tahayghen's students.  And starting at 9:00 AM on Thursday, September 22 for all of StrongStart's students.  SMILE!!
FARM TO SCHOOL "SALAD BAR"Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Farm to School Program takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  The Salad Bar will have varieties of cold salads (leafy green, fruit, bean, cut veggie, pasta, etc.) and a hot component (either a soup, shepherds pie, stew, etc.)
 
Volunteers are always welcome and needed!
DECEMBER 12 TO 15 - LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS CANCELLED.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please note that the Breakfast Program, Hot Lunch Tuesday, and the Salad Bar are cancelled for the last week of school (Dec. 12-15)We hope to resume all of the food programs again in the New Year - possibly during the week beginning January 9.
SALAD BAR - Now on Tuesdays and WednesdaysUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Farm to School Salad Bar will now be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
starting January 10.
HOT LUNCH on THURSDAYS!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The final Hot Lunch Thursday will be on May 3.  We will be having pancakes with assorted fruit.  No need for a selection menu - there will be plenty for all students.
 
Thank you to Rosie for putting out a delicious meal every Thursday!
 
GRADES 4-7 - WINTER WORKSHOPSUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Grades 4-7 students will be doing skill development workshops with talented local instructors every Friday afternoon (1:00-3:00) from January 20 to March 2.  The workshops are:  Bentwood Box Making, Pottery, Carving, Weaving, Surfing, Aikido, Photography, and Haida Design.
On March 9 the students will showcase their new skills at a special exhibition in our gym.
Note: January 20 was cancelled due to poor road/weather conditions.  The replacement date is February 17!
CHANGES TO LUNCH HOUR AND DISMISSAL TIMEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Effective Wednesday, March 28
There will be a change to the lunch hour and the dismissal times due to the return of the 15 minute recess break at 10:40 AM.
Lunch:  12:00 to 1:00 PM
Dismissal:  3:00PM
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLEDUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please note that due to teacher job action all teacher sponsored extra curricular activities have been cancelled until further notice.  Please contact the school at 260-626-5572 if you have any questions.
Check out the Activity Schedule under the Documents tab on the left side for the administrator or parent run activities!
APRIL 30 - REPORT CARDS OUT TODAY!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Term 1 and Term 2 report cards were sent home with your children today, Monday, April 30, 2012!
If you have any questions for your child's teacher(s) please do not hesitate to call the school at 250-626-5572.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM ENDS ON JUNE 1Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
BREAKFAST PROGRAM ENDS ON
FRIDAY, JUNE 15.
The Breakfast Program will continue until then on every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.  The kitchen will be open from 8:15 to 8:55 on those days.
 
Note: We still need parent volunteers to help with this program! 
SALAD BAR ENDS JUNE 15Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The Salad Bar ends on
Friday, June 15.
It is currently offered on Tuesdays and Wednesday only - with Friday being "left-over" day (you may want to send something for lunch on Friday - just in case!).